Chief, Space Launch Delta 30 Protocol

Summary

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• The public
  
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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) at Vandenberg Space Force Base is searching for a Chief, Space Launch Delta 30 Protocol Officer (NH-0301-03, GS 12/13 Equivalent).

Description:

Space Launch Delta (SLD) 30 commands the Western Spaceport and Test Range performing Department of Defense (DoD), civil, national security, and commercial space launch along with missile and aeronautical tests. SLD 30 provides host installation services to DoD, other government agencies, international allies, and commercial customers. SLD 30 is modernizing its capacity, agility, responsiveness, and resilience in all mission areas to deliver a Spaceport of the Future. We need a collaborative, proactive, and engaging leader to help make all of this happen. We need fresh perspectives to get after new and innovative solutions to our toughest obstacles. The SLD 30 Chief of Protocol is responsible for supervisory management of the SLD 30 Protocol Office civilians and military personnel and procedures supporting all Distinguished Visitors (DVs) to Vandenberg Space Force Base enabling spaceport and test range operations, installation support to mission partners, and improved quality of life for mission readiness.

The position will exercise procedural authorities of the SLD 30 Protocol Office to include:

• Provides policy, long-range planning and procedural guidance for the SLD 30 Protocol Program.
• Administers and oversees programs for Distinguished Visitors (DV)s and develops detailed plans and procedures relative to VIP visits to Vandenberg SFB.
• Manages and executes protocol funds and directs the administration of contingency, morale, and welfare funds.
• Prepares and conducts protocol training through training sessions to representatives of serviced and tenant organizations.

Ideal Candidate:

• Forward-thinking, solution oriented, agile, team player, proactive, analytical skills, and great interpersonal skills
• Bachelor's degree in any field is desired
• Currently have or able to obtain a Secret clearance
• Protocol experience at Wing or Delta level
• AcqDemo personnel related experience

Key Skills and Abilities:

1. Expert knowledge of methods, practices, and techniques of protocol to enable the incumbent to function as technical authority to develop and execute protocol requirements.

2. Knowledge of national and international protocol in order to plan and conduct itineraries for visits by distinguished visitors (DVs).

3. Knowledge of headquarters, FLDCOM/MAJCOM, and base: organizations sufficient to plan and coordinate visits and itineraries.

4. Skill in planning and directing the details of all formal visits of high-ranking dignitaries both from within the Federal government and internationally.

5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy; negotiate complex issues?? and maintain good working relationships.

6. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

7. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of the protocol office, and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations.

8. Ability to manage expenditures within funding and program guidelines.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• This position is on-site and not eligible for remote or telework.
• This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid vehicle operator license.
• Travel by military/commercial aircraft may be required.
• Incumbent frequently may be required to work irregular duty hours, e.g. nights/weekends, extended duty hours beyond normal duty hours.
• Outside activities may be performed at co-located club, launch facilities, ceremony sites, flight line, DV quarters, and other facilities in the local area as required.
• PCS and relocation funding are available.
• Please limit resumes to a maximum of 5 pages.
• Position will be closed after 5 business days or after 75 applications are received.

Qualifications

The 0301 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

• Benefits
  
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  Review our benefits
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:
  
  
  1. Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
  2. Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
  3. Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
     
     • Job title
     • Detailed duties and accomplishments
     • Employer's name and address
     • Supervisor's name and phone number
     • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
     • Hours per week
     • Salary, if applicable
  4. Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
  
  
  College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  Do not email applications as they will not be considered. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
  
  Email
  
  HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
  
  Address
  
  USSF - Space Systems Command
  
  1670 Space Force Pentagon
  
  Washington, DC 20330
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:

1. Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
2. Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
3. Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
   
   • Job title
   • Detailed duties and accomplishments
   • Employer's name and address
   • Supervisor's name and phone number
   • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
   • Hours per week
   • Salary, if applicable
4. Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Do not email applications as they will not be considered. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.

Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management

Email

HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil

Address

USSF - Space Systems Command

1670 Space Force Pentagon

Washington, DC 20330

US

Next steps

For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request